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Jennifer Garner takes her adorable daughters, Violet and Seraphina to farmer's market on Sunday (September 19) in Pacific Palisades, Calif.
The 38-year-old actress picked up some fresh fruit, veggies, and purple flowers, and also seen treated 4-year-old Violet to some gourmet bread!
Seraphina, 19 months, later showed off some of her new teeth. Cute!
The day before, the trio, along with Ben Affleck, watched a soccer practice at a local park.
FYI, Ben's new movie, The Town, was number one at the box office this weekend, raking in $23.8 million!
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First things first: Vandalism isn't cool.
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OK, now that we've gotten that out of the way, according to NBC Bay Area an outbreak of directed vandalism has left a handful of the city's tiny Smart cars in precarious situations. The station reportedly found three of the vehicles flipped or on a side between Sunday night and Monday morning, noting that the cars "were either sitting on their headlights, rear bumpers high in the air, or vice versa."
Presumably a pack - or multiple packs - of vandals is to blame. San Francisco Police Officer Gordon Shyy tells NBC that the car flippers are still at large.
Here's how it goes down, according to NBC:
Witness Brandon Michael was out having a cigarette about 1 a.m. Monday when he spotted about six to eight individuals wearing hooded sweatshirts flip over the cars.
"They looked like they were up to no good," he said. "And sure enough, they huddled around it and lifted it up."
Perhaps most interesting, this isn't a new phenomenon. As the NBC story notes, "In 2009, the Toronto Star wrote a piece, 'Tipping smart cars the latest prank trend,' comparing the act of tipping over the pint-size vehicles as the modern-day equivalent of tipping over cows." The piece also references a Smart car-tipping Facebook page published by a user "who does not 'practice, promote or condone Smart Car Tipping.'"
So it's a thing. Or something.
Anyway, here in Seattle a police spokesperson offered merely a, "wow," when informed of the trend.
"I have not heard of that here," he tells Seattle Weekly.
While the pictures can inspire a chuckle, let's keep this as just one of the may ways Seattle is far superior to the Bay Area.
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2014 U.S. Open Golf Championships (final round)
Golf fans! The Observer News Enterprise will keep you up-to-date at today's final round of the 114th U.S. Open Golf Championship at Pinehurst C.C. in Pinehurst, N.C.
After two rounds of 65 and a round of 72, Martin Kaymer (-8) leads the tournament for the third-straight day. He is ahead by five shots over Rickie Fowler and Erik Compton, who are both 3-under-par.
A total of six players are under par heading into Sunday, including Henrik Stenson (-2), Dustin Johnson (-2) and Brandt Snedeker (-1).
This blog will be updated throughout the day as the tournament continues.
The final pairing, which includes Kaymer and Fowler, tees off at 3:35 p.m.
12:25 p.m. - Phil Mickelson on the practice putting green right now, working on a few short putts — his weakness so far this tournament (and season).
12:41 p.m. - The toughest hole at this U.S. Open? The Par-4 second, which is averaging a score of 4.34 strokes.
12:55 p.m. - 38 golfers are now on the course at Pinehurst No. 2 for the final round of the 114th U.S. Open., including Phil Mickelson, Graeme McDowell, Zach Johnson and Sergio Garcia.
1:45 p.m. - Adam Scott and Rory McIlrory tee off and are on the golf course.
2:05 p.m. - Several golfers finished for the day, including Boo Weekly (+19), Kevin Stadler (+18), Kevin Tway (+17), Russell Henley (+17) and Toru Taniguchi (+29)
2:09 p.m. - Amateur Daniel Berger, of Florida State, fires a round of 66 today. That's the best score of the weekend so far and second-best overall behind leader Kaymer's pair of 65s.
2:15 p.m. - Phil Mickelson with a birdie on No. 7, moving to 2-under-par on the day. He's 3-over for the tournament.
2:39 p.m. - Mickelson with a chip out of the bunker at No. 9. He catches the slope and it rolls back down the hill. Thankfully, not back in the trap.
2:43 p.m. - Jordan Spieth tees off for his final round at the U.S. Open. He's currently 1-over-par, nine shots off Martin Kaymer's lead.
2:55 p.m. - Kenny Perry with an amazing shot on No. 6. Meanwhile, Mickelson drops a stroke.
3:33 p.m. - Zach Johnson with an incredible hole-in-one on No. 9. He high-fives fans on both sides of the hole on his way to collecting the ball that pocketed the hole.
3:35 p.m - It's show time. Kaymer and Fowler both off the tee as the final group is on the course. Kaymer nearly with a birdie, but gets his par. Fowler follows suit to remain at 3-under. Lead is still five strokes for Kaymer.
4:01 p.m. - Kaymer and Fowler both with pars. Lead remains five for Kaymer. No real movement in the top five so far.
4:15 p.m. - Henrik Stenson with a birdie to join Rickie Fowler and Erik Compton at 3-under-par in a tie for second place.
4:20 p.m. - Martin Kaymer extends his lead with a birdie on No. 3. He's now ahead by six shots.
4:30 p.m. - Phil Mickelson now 2-over for the day and 7-over for the tournament. He's got one hole to go. He's tied for 31st.
4:36 p.m. - Rickie Fowler drops two strokes on No. 4 — falling back to 1-under-par in fifth.
4:38 p.m. - Erik Compton with a birdie at No. 5 to pull into lone possession of second place at 4-under — five shots off Kaymer's lead.
5:13 p.m. - Phil Mickelson finishes with a 7-over-par in the U.S. Open. "You've got to put it all together to win a major championship ... I wasn't firing this week," he said.
5:53 p.m. - It's a two-man dance so far with Martin Kaymer at 9-under and Erik Compton at 4-under.
5:57 p.m. - Kaymer and Compton both dropped a shot. Kaymer at 8-under now and Compton at 3-under. Lead is still five for Kaymer.
6:10 p.m. - Compton drops another shot. He's now tied with Dustin Johnson for second at 2-under. This is Kaymer's trophy to lose. He's name is halfway engraved on there.
6:26 p.m. - Dustin Johnson with a shot through the trees on No. 14 that lands to within 12-feet of the hole.
6:29 p.m. - Henrik Stenson missing his par put on No. 13. His putter goes flying after tapping in for bogey. Stenson now 1-over for the tournament in a tie for fifth.
6:38 p.m. - With two-straight birdies, Rickie Fowler is now tied three ways for second with Erik Compton and Dustin Johnson at 2-under. Meanwhile, Martin Kaymer birdies another hole at No. 13 to go to 9-under.
6:43 p.m. - Leader update: Kaymer and Fowler are on No. 14, Compton is on No. 15 and Johnson is on No. 16. Tournament slowly winding down.
6:45 p.m. - Johnson with a bogey at 15 to fall to fourth at 1-under. Compton and Fowler tied for second at 2-under.
6:48 p.m. - Fowler really starting to heat up. He nearly holes a chip shot from the rough on No. 14. Gets the ball within about a foot and a half.
6:50 p.m. - Kaymer with another birdie on No. 14. He's up to 10-under-par — tied for his largest score of the tournament. Martin closing in on Major No. 2.
7:00 p.m. - Martin Kaymer moves a step closer to his second career major with a par on No. 15. He's at 10-under in the lead, followed by Rickie Fowler (2-under), Erik Compton (1-under) and Dustin Johnson (even-par).
7:15 p.m. - Four golfers left on the course — Martin Kaymer, Rickie Fowler, Erik Compton and Henrik Stenson.
7:28 p.m. - What an incredible story for Erik Compton — from heart surgery to second place at the U.S. Open. He finishes 1-under par after parring the final hole of the tournament.
7:35 p.m. - Rickie Fowler pars No. 18, sharing second with Erik Compton. Kaymer receiving a huge ovation from the crowd.
7:38 p.m. - Martin Kaymer nails a 12-footer for par to win the 2013 U.S. Open. He is the first player from Continental Europe to win the Championship.
Reaction coming from the winner and top finishers. Be sure to return to observernewsonline.com and pick up a copy of Tuesday's O-N-E.


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EditNew York Underground
NOTE: The underground path that Connor uses in Sequence 11 is NOT part of the New York Underground.
This Fast Travel Point is automatically unlocked when you first reach New York.
Enter from the South Market path and find the intersection. Take the path to the Old Dutch Church and follow the tunnels to the exit doorway.
There are no puzzles leading to the Old Dutch Church. Approach the doorway and pick the lock to unlock the Fast Travel point.
As you approach the doorway to Bowling Green, you'll encounter a lone Patriot soldier in a large room. Whistle him in and use a Corner Kill on him to clear out this area. When you reach the Bowling Green doorway, you'll have to unlock the door by rotating the Cranks to unlock the Fast Travel Point.
To reach the Brewery, use the Fast Travel option and go to the Old Dutch Church location. Make your way back into the intersection to find the path to the Brewery.
As you navigate further to the Brewery, you'll also find the path to the North Dutch Church at the intersection. Take Note!
To reach the Brewery, you'll have to jump and climb past the maze to the other side. Place the torch down and then jump towards the V-shaped stand and jump and climb to the other side.
The Brewery doorway will have a Crank puzzle, so solve it to unlock another Fast Travel point.
From the Brewery, make your way to the intersection to find the path for the North Dutch Church.
Midway through the path, you'll encounter a trio of Patriots in a large area. Eliminate them all to clear the area. Continue navigating forward until you run into another intersection. The intersection will contain paths for the Presbyterian Church and St. Paul's Chapel. Take Note!
The North Dutch Church will have a Projector Puzzle. To solve the puzzle, find the nearby Clue and read the description for find the out the pattern. the capitalized letters will show you the pattern. Or if you're just not patient, the solution can be found above....
EditST. PAUL'S CHAPEL
As you navigate to St. Paul's Chapel, you'll encounter a locked door. To unlock it, go around the corner to see a large rock wall.
Climb it to the top and jump from wall to wall (like in Prince Of Persia) to the top. Keep shimmying to the right and then jump up to towards the next rock wall. Scale it down and then jump to the opposite wall. Do a wall to wall jump to the top and then jump to the ledge from across to the next wall. Scale downwards and then you'l land just behind the locked door.
After unlocking the door, navigate forward to find another intersection with a path towards City Hall and a separate section that leads to Trinity Church. Take note!
The door leading to St Paul's Chapel has ANOTHER locked door in the way! To open it, you'll have to look upwards to find the clue. Climb the ledge above the door and then jump to the opposite ledge. Bust out the Pistol and shoot the red barrel under the rubble to blow it up and open a new path. Enter the opened path and jump down to unlock the door.
Guess what? There's a SECOND locked door! To open it, climb the opposite wall to the top ledge. Target the red barrel above the door and blow it up to open another path. Enter through the new path and unlock the door.
When you reach the doorway for St. Paul's Chapel, you'll have to solve another Projector Puzzle. See the screencap above for the solution...
EditPRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Fast Travel to the North Dutch Church and then go to the intersection to find the path for the Presbyterian Church.
As you navigate to the church, you'll encounter a locked door and a waterfall puzzle. To solve the puzzle climb up the walls and jump from wall to wall when the waterflow stops on each side. Make it to the top and then take the anchor to the bottom. Now you can unlock the door.
Midway through the path, you'll run into an intersection for the North Dutch Church and the East Countryside. Take Note!
Approach the doorway to the Presbyterian Church and pick the lock to unlock the Fast Travel point.
EditWEST COUNTRYSIDE
This path is tricky because it isn't labeled. To find the path to the West Countryside, look for the tunnel right next to the doorway to the Presbyterian Church entrance/exit.
Midway through the tunnel, you'll encounter another trio of Patriot soldiers standing around a large area. Eliminate them in any fashion you prefer to clear them out.
The doorway to the West Countryside will have a Crank Puzzle, so turn those knobs and unlock the door to unlock another Fast Travel Point.
EditEAST COUNTRYSIDE
Fast Travel to the Presbyterian Church and then navigate your way to the intersection to find the path to the East Countryside.
There are no puzzles or mazes leading to the East Countryside doorway, so approach the door and pick the lock to unlock another Fast Travel Point.
To reach the path to City Hall, Fast Travel to the North Dutch Church doorway and then navigate to the intersection. Enter the path to St. Paul's Chapel and continue to the next intersection to find the City Hall path.
The path to the City Hall doorway is lengthy but there are no puzzles or mazes to solve, so find the doorway and pick the lock to unlock the Fast Travel point.
EditTRINITY CHURCH
To reach the path to Trinity Church, Fast Travel to St. Paul's Chapel and navigate back to the area with the two unlocked doors that you had to use explosive barrels on.
Just like with St. Paul's Chapel, there are THREE locked doors to unlock. To open the first locked door, Interact with wooden crank next to it to lower the first wooden platform. Now jump over the doorway and unlock the first door.
For the second door, jump over the other doorway and onto the ledge past the water and Interact with the Crank.
For the third locked door, look for the open watery area on the side and jump towards the other ledge. Jump onto the wooden bar and climb up to the top and jump down to the other side. Unlock the third door to solve the puzzle.
Now approach the doorway to Trinity Church to encounter a Projector Puzzle. Use the screencap above for the solution....
That's all eleven Fast Travel Points in New York!


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This year, I'm growing a few Nasturtium seeds that I saved from last year. Problem is, my labeling system needs to be reorganized. I'm not sure of their color or variety. I'm really hoping they're from this trailing variety. Not that I remember its name, but it sure would look pretty in that new makeshift planter I snatched at a yard sale this weekend. (in between raindrops and tornado warnings that is)
Okay, so you are either thinking, what the heck is she talking about? OR, "unlike Mr. Brown Thumb, my thumb is really brown. That's just it though, Nasturtiums are so easy to grow. They are one of the best flowers used for introducing children to gardening. My grandson, Noah planted his first Nasturtium seeds a few years back. After I told him how little care they needed, he chose to sow them in a rotted out tree stump. Yes, they grew! Nasturtium seeds are large, (easy handling for little hands) they germinate quickly, and with the exception of "damp feet," the new seedlings aren't at all fussy. As a matter of fact, they are quite adaptable. If you want lots of leaves and few flowers, plant the seeds in a shady area. (good idea if you plan on lots of Nasturtium salads:) If you plant them in poor soil in a sunny location, you will get lots and lots of tasty flowers for stuffing, floating or garnishing but we'll get to that as we go along.
Why all this fuss about Nasturtium? Let's put it this way, they are the flower that just keeps giving and giving. Not only is it a polite guest in the home or garden, Nasturtiums are a ray of sunshine in the kitchen. Just look at this pasta dish prepared with Nasturtium Butter.
"The windowpane effect is achieved by sealing parsley leaves between two sheets of fresh pasta rolled so thinly that they are nearly translucent. In place of the parsley, try also making the window panes with other decorative, pleasant tasting fresh herbs such as small basil leaves or little sprigs of chervil or dill. As shown in the photograph, edible violas and nasturtiums provide a clorful garnish. You might also want to try sealing some of their petals in between the sheets of pasta. Other edible flowers you can use include more of the yellow to bright orange to orange-red nasturtiums used in the sauce; orange to deep violet pansies; and bright purple borage blossoms..."The recipe suggests using egg pasta which is on a different page in the book. Although this recipe for egg pasta isn't exact, it does come from Williams-Sonoma Cooking At Home by Kristine Kidd and Chuck Williams. Of course, we can't forget about the delicately delicious nasturtium butter. You'll need 4 tablespoons. It too is on a different page so I've included the recipe below. If you would like detailed instructions, head on over to Food Wishes where not only will you find a recipe, but also a video.
1/2 cup (4 oz/125 g) unsalted butter at room temperature
40 nasturtium flowers, stemmed, and chopped (I'm sorry I can only give you a guesstimate on how many plants that might be. I'd say at least 10 organically grown nasturtium plants; or more:)
1 tablespoon chopped flat leaf (Italian) parsley
2 teaspoons minced shallots
1/2 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Butter made be blended up to 1 day in advance in the refrigerator or up to one month before use in the freezer.
The main alley of Monet's garden at Giverny is invaded by nasturtiums. Monet planted them this way, but originally, it was not on purpose. Monet wanted to soften the straight lines of his alley by an edge of small flowers, and he planted what he thought were dwarf nasturtiums. They began ramble along eventually creeping though and over the gravel. Monet liked this effect so much that he repeated it intentionally every year. (source)
Your guests will love the novelty of edible pickled flowers, served up as a garnish or an antipasto platter.
4 cups water
1 tbs. plus 1 tsp. coarse kosher salt
1 ounce nasturtium (about 20 flowers)
1-1/3 cups distilled white vinegar
Combine the water and salt in a sterilized 1-quart Mason jar or glass clamp jar, stirring to dissolve the salt.
Add the flowers and seal securely.
Set aside in a cool, dark place for 2 days.
Drain and transfer the flowers carefully to a sterilized 1-pint Mason or clamp jar.
Slowly add the vinegar and seal. (The jar will be less than full)
Set the jar aside for 3 days.
The pickled flowers have a shelf life of about 6 months.
How patient are you? Stuff the blossoms! A simple egg salad is brought to life nestled inside that itty bittty cup. If you followed that link, you will be pleasantly surprised. No egg salad in that work of art. I was at one website where it was suggested to stuff the vibrant flowers with guacamole, Imagine how pretty that must look. I will be trying it!!!
Hummingbirds love nasturtiums. You too can enjoy their delicious nectar. Make vinegar. It's easy, really. Place about 5 nasturtium flowers in a one-cup jar and cover with hot (not boiling) white vinegar. If you like, add a sprig or two of fresh dill. Cover the jar and let the blossoms steep at room temperature for about 4 or 5 weeks. You can use it unstrained, or strained in salad dressing, marinades or added to sauces for a peppery flavor. Personally, I sometimes use rice vinegar and a clove of garlic. I also strain the spent flowers and replace them with fresh blooms. Great for gift giving!!!
2-1/4 pounds ripe Italian plum tomatoes
1 tbs. olive oil
1 tsp. cumin seed
1 clove garlic, very finely minced
1 small onion, minced
1 cup loosely packed nasturtium leaves, plus 4 nasturtium flowers.
Prepare the grill or preheat broiler.
In a large bowl, toss the whole tomatoes with olive oil to prevent them from singering on the grill. Grill about 5 inches from heat source, turning frequently, until tomatoes are roasted and tender, about 5 minutes. They'll pop and spit while grilling so be careful. As the tomatoes are done, return them to the bowl.
Toast the cumin seed in a dry nonstick pan over high heat until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. The seeds pop and jump around while toasting, so pay attention.
Tip the roasted tomatoes into a processor or blender along with the roasted cumin, garlic, onion, and nasturtium leaves. Whiz until smooth. Serve warm at room temperature, or very slightly chilled, garnished with the nasturtium flowers.
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One of my favorite memories with my Nana is of the first time she plucked a nasturtium for me to eat. I thought she was crazy, but it soon became a regular part of our garden strolls...ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 27, 2011 at 9:47 AM
How pretty! But that pasta is making me drool...ReplyDelete
I love all the post LOUISE!! specially love the nest picture! is awesome and so cute! Love your recipe too, huggs and have a nice weekend, gloriaReplyDelete
Well good luck with your transplants, Louise. Once again I have learned many new things here :) I loooove the floating candles with the blooms. What a neat idea.ReplyDelete
What nice little house guests you have! Happy Memorial Day - looks like it should be dry all the way across our fair commonwealth!ReplyDelete
Our nasturtiums are finally sprouting! My husband is really looking forward to eating them. :)ReplyDelete
I have no idea about that was so much to learn about the Nasturtiums. You make it so interesting and even added recipes; you're good Louise.ReplyDelete
I love the recipes that you are able to find for your features. They are always unusual and they are standouts. Next time you report these suggestions might help...cool, dry and very, very sandy soil. Have a wonderful weekend. Blessings...MaryReplyDelete
Wow beautiful flowers. I never knew you could make so many edible things with them. You have me intrigued.ReplyDelete
I've never tried an edible flower but you have me wanting to try these out. Love the picture of the birds in the nest.ReplyDelete
I can't believe you're writing about Nasturtiums! I am currently reading Michael Lee West's book Consuming Passions and just finished reading the part about nasturtiums and how wonderful they are in tea, lamenting the fact that I have NEVER been able to successfully grow them, ever! Considering I am a person who can pretty much stick anything in dirt and it will grow (currently I've managed to get an orchid a friend gave me last year to bloom again, not to mention I have a Christmas amaryllis in full [second] bloom), so I consider it a great personal failing that I cannot, for the life of me grow Nasturtiums. Yours are gorgeous, and how precious that nest of birds. Another lament this week (and a great tug at the heart strings) was seeing our eleven tornado ravaged trees hauled away, the bird nests along with them.ReplyDelete
Awww..the nest with the birds looks so lovely!ReplyDelete
Nasturtiums are perennials here - I love them, but they do spread like weeds! I must try pickling the buds this year.ReplyDelete
They're so pretty!ReplyDelete
What a wonderful post to read this morning, Louise! It brought back so many memories.ReplyDelete
Nasturtiums were my mother's very favorite. There was a roadside stand nearby and every once in while, they'd have some sitting in water for sale. I'd grab them for her. Why she never had them in her own garden, I can't imagine (or remember). Anyway, she'd make nasturtium butter with them. I loved seeing the recipe here!
such pretty flowers! And I love the shot of the bird's nest...I see baby robin's running after the mama for food and it's hilarious!ReplyDelete
Love the little birds!ReplyDelete
I tried to grow nasturtiums last year in a pot and nothing came up. I think I will need to try again; the window pane pasta is beautiful!ReplyDelete
Oh, I just adore nasturtiums...to looks at and their wonderful, peppery flavor!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 31, 2011 at 9:36 AM
I love the sound of Nasturtium Butter, very unique, would love to try!ReplyDelete
Such gorgeous photos, Louise. I wish my garden looked so wonderfully. Right now, I've only managed a few sorry splotches of color!ReplyDelete
I did not know that Nasturtiums were edibles...so interesting and the Nasturtiums butter sounds really tasty. The little nest is so cute...love all the pictures. Thanks for such a nice post Louise and have a wonderful week :-)ReplyDelete
Very enjoyable post, Louise! It made me nostalgic for my grandmother as well...she always had them growing hidden away under a bush in her garden...they would self-seed again every year, and the sheltered corner protected them. I had no idea that more could be done then just tossing the flowers in a salad!ReplyDelete
Nasturtiums are my favorite edible flowers, and I failed to plant any this year! For our early, hot spring, we have to plant them in February or earlier here. Next year. Pickled nasturtiums sounds fantastic!ReplyDelete
I love nasturtiums, they are so tasty, and the idea of that window pane pasta sounds just beautiful. The soup is lovely, in fact everything - just amazing.ReplyDelete
I was wondering what the heck is a Nasturtium and then you mentioned all the delicious ways you can eat it...now I cannot get them out of my mind! The tea sandwich idea sounds divine. :-)ReplyDelete
I'm hoping to create just such a memory when the kids come to visit in July, Chan. I'm guessing neither will be willing to "take a bite."ReplyDelete
I thought it was a bit different, Yummy and pretty too!
You are too sweet, Gloria. The nest is now empty and we have a few new babies pecking at the garden. I can't wait until they discover the feeders!!!
I too love the floating candle, Lynn. I'm contemplating on buying a new Gazebo and if I do, there will be floating candles!!!
The weather has just been gorgeous since the heat wave past, Marjie. I assume you're up north?
I'm trying to control my urge to pick just a few, Wendy. Real men dine with Nasturtiums!
I'm so glad you enjoyed this post, Rita. It sure was FUN!!! to gather:)ReplyDelete
You are absolutely right, Mary! Thank you so much for adding those suggestions.
I'm delighted, Tiffanee. Intrigue away!!!
I must confess, Pam. Edible flowers are just so pretty, I have a difficult time actually eating them. However, the leaves, well, that's a whole different ball game!!! P.S. The birds flew from the nest. Now we have a baby bunny:)
First, let me say, Pattie, I have an orchid that Marion gifted me three years ago that I have not been able to budge. I'm not even sure its still alive. As for the nasturtium dilemma, I can't imagine what could be going on. As Mary said, they grow best in pretty much the worst soil; sandy and try. To nudge the the seedling along, soak the seeds over night in water or in a very damp paper towel until you see the little sprout. Plant them where you want them to grow. I don't think it's too late in Missouri. They do great in hanging baskets. Be sure not to fertilize. Don't even use Miracle Grow potting soil. From what I remember, soil in Missouri is quite fertile. See if you can locate some sand at a home and garden store or even a craft store, like Michael's. Please, please, please try again and let us know how you do, please:)
It was lovely, Suzanne. Thanks for visiting!
I knew there was another reason why I've always wanted to visit Australia, Foodycat. Please share your pickling experience with us when you do.
Thanks, Duckie.
I thought about you while posting this Barbara. I remember you saying how much your mother enjoyed Nasturtiums. I'm delighted you like it!
I too get the biggest kick out of watching the robins, Veron. They are indeed comical.
Please do try again, Inger. Dry, poor soil may be the ticket!
Me too, girlchef.
Try it 5 Star. You will LOVE it!
Give it time, T.W. "Splotches" have a funny way of multiplying and blooming.
Thank you Juliana. I'm thrilled you enjoyed discovering a new edible delight.
Indeed, Jesse, Nasturtiums have a way of stirring up nostalgia AND they are quite versatile too!
I have a feeling Nasturtium flowers will be more readily available this year, Lisa.
They are tasty Oyster. I too love the notion of window pane pasta. I have added it to my list of someday recipes:)
Go for it, Sophia!
Through this wide opened gate,
none came too early,
none returned too late.
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Hydrothermal Exploration of the Mid Cayman Rise using Sentry & Nereus RV Falkor Cruise, May 2013
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Jeff Seewald, Chemistry and Geochemistry
The Mid Cayman Rise (MCR), Earth's deepest and slowest spreading mid-ocean ridge, hosts diverse and abundant submarine venting with at least four distinct sources known to occur along its ~110km axis. This proposal, with support from the Schmidt Ocean Institute, seeks to complete a 25 day cruise aboard the RV Falkor, and complete our exploration of the MCR using WHOI's deep submergence vehicles Sentry and Nereus. From water-column analyses it is already clear that the MCR hosts at least four vent-sites, each in a distinct geologic setting. Todate, however, only two of these sites (Von Damm, Piccard) have been tracked to source while the other two sites (Europa, Walsh) remain to be located. Our long-term vision is to establish the MCR as a natural laboratory for continuing hydrothermal research.
The Von Damm site is a ~200°C, 2300m deep system, hosted in ultramafic rocks with fluid compositions rich in light organic compounds that may be particularly relevant to understanding pre-biotic chemistry and the origins of life. The same site also hosts unique chemosynthetic fauna including a new species of shrimp similar to those on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge and two different species of tube-worm, one related to East Pacific Rise (vent) and the other to Gulf of Mexico (cold seep) fauna. Just 20km distant, but at more than double the depth, the Piccard site is quite distinct. At >400°C, this volcanic-hosted system represents both the deepest vent-site known and one of the hottest. From a biological perspective, Piccard is quite distinct, too. There are no tube-worms present and the shrimp - although the same species as at Von Damm – appear much smaller, suggesting a distinct and isolated population.
The Walsh site is at 5000m, similar to Piccard, is likely characterized by similarly high temperature venting, yet the chemical composition of its plume indicates that it is hosted in ultramafic rocks like Von Damm. A key question to be answered, therefore, is what will the Walsh fauna look like? Will it resemble Von Damm because of the similar host-rock and associated fluid-compositions, or Piccard which shares the same physical extremes? Answering these questions will help solve many of the riddles of how animals migrate between sites. At Europa, the discoveries may be even more compelling. We believe this site to be most similar to the Lost City site, found off-axis at the Mid-Atlantic Ridge emitting alkaline fluids and hosting giant carbonate and hydroxide chimneys. Will Europa – sited just ~10km West of Von Damm - be the second such site to be found?
The Schmidt Ocean Institute has generously funded us to a value in excess of $1.5m to track the Walsh and Europa sites to source, providing both shiptime as part of their inaugural year of RV Falkor operations plus the costs required to mobilize Sentry and Nereus aboard ship. This project, in partnership with SOI, will provide the necessary research costs for WHOI PIs Chris German and Jeff Seewald to join and lead that expedition together with WHOI-MIT Joint Program students, Jill McDermott and Guy Evans. We can't wait to get started!


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text: Job Discussion Forums :: View topic - Non-natives not needed?! Get TEFL Certified & Start Your Adventure Today! Job Discussion Forums"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Students and Teachers from Around the World!" FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in Non-natives not needed?! Goto page 1, 2 Next Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> General Discussion View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message dominikaJoined: 27 Jan 2003Posts: 1 Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2003 11:26 am Post subject: Non-natives not needed?! Hi there! My name's Dominika and I'm Polish. I've been browsing the job net for some time now and what I sadly realised is that the vast majority of offers is directed to native speakers and EU members. I understand the legal basis of this but could anybody tell me if there are any chances for me to get a teaching position abroad? I would be really gratetful for any sort of tips. I have CELTA, 5 yrs teaching experience, BA in English Philology and used to live and study abroad during my college days. Is there anything I've been missing, except for a Brit/US passport? Back to top scot47Joined: 10 Jan 2003Posts: 15316 Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2003 11:41 am Post subject: Native Speakers Only !!!! I think it varies from place to place. Here in the Middle East my wife, who is Bulgarian, had terrible problems being recognised as a teacher. She is a graduate in English Philology from Sofia, has native speaker competence, and experience with a wide range of levels and abilities. But many schools preferred totally unqualified, untrained native speakers. Maybe if she had a UK passport !!! In the end she decided it was not worth the hassle of trying to prove that she could the job better than the competeitors. One example was a hairdresser from Luton who had left Comprehensive School at the age of 16, and found reading the "Sun" intellectually demanding. It could be that in other places it is easier. Taiwan ? But I think your passport is what counts ! Back to top ghostJoined: 30 Jan 2003Posts: 1692Location: Saudi Arabia Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2003 4:10 pm Post subject: Non native speaker There are places where you could teach as a non native. I teach in the Dominican Republic, and they take anyone who has a minimum level of English. However, the pay and conditions are not good. I have also taught in Guatemala and Honduras and Nicaragua, and I'm sure that you would find work there, with better pay and conditions than the Dominican Republic. Forget Europe, you would have problems there. And the same goes with Asia. In Latin America, if you walk into any language school and you look white, you will be offered a job. To most language school owners any "white person" fits the image of being an English Teacher. It's sad, but all white people are basically considered "gringos" here, and it is assumed that all gringos speak English. Back to top RogerJoined: 19 Jan 2003Posts: 9138 Posted: Sat Feb 08, 2003 1:35 am Post subject: Try China if you like adventures... Dominik, I live in China and have seen Russians, Dutch, Filippinas, Africans, one Nepalese, one Afghani, as well as Americans of immigrant backgrounds. Some people make euro 1000 a month, live in rent-free flats. Most make about half, which is still quite reasonable by local standards. The downside is that teaching here is not intellectually stimulating. You will most likely be doing conversation classes, and they can be a real drag! Kindergartens can be interesting, though, but you have to accommodate a few whimsical ideas from CHinese parents and educationists that may contradict your accepted teaching wisdom. Anyway, it is a way of life, and some enjoy it, others get burned out quickly. But a year is not a long time. Try anyway! Back to top Harry SwindellsJoined: 15 Jan 2003Posts: 39Location: Warsaw,Poland Posted: Sat Feb 08, 2003 10:56 am Post subject: Czesc Dominika, If you have blonde hair and blue eyes and look cute you can get a job with EF in China. I know two Poles who are over there right now teaching. Both are being passed off as native speakers. I wouldn't mind so much if they could actually speak good english but neither of them can. One has CAE and no teaching qualifications. The other has failed FCE twice and has no teaching qualifications. I'm not so sure why you want to leave Poland. The amount you can buy with a Polish salary is quite a bit better than what you'd get in Spain, France or Germany to give three examples.. Harry Back to top Hank ScorpioJoined: 20 Jan 2003Posts: 1 Posted: Sun Feb 09, 2003 3:31 am Post subject: Re: Non-natives not needed?! Dominika, how well can you adopt a neutral, midwestern American accent? You can definitely find work in Korea as long as your accent isn't too noticeable. It can be a bit more difficult if you don't have the Canadian/midwest American accent, but not impossible; there are a lot of New Zealanders and Aussies here, case in point. You'll have to look harder, but the schools that will turn you down based on your accent probably aren't the ones you'd want to work for anyway. I personally think it's helpful to introduce people to the different ways that the English language is pronounced, but unfortunately the schools don't see it that way. Anyhow, don't get discouraged by it, just keep plugging away. Back to top J.B. ClamenceJoined: 16 Jan 2003Posts: 25 Posted: Tue Feb 11, 2003 10:38 pm Post subject: Re: Native Speakers Only !!!! scot47 wrote: Here in the Middle East my wife, who is Bulgarian, had terrible problems being recognised as a teacher. She is a graduate in English Philology from Sofia, has native speaker competence, and experience with a wide range of levels and abilities. But many schools preferred totally unqualified, untrained native speakers. Maybe if she had a UK passport! It is frustrating when competent non-native speakers can't get jobs, even though they are fluent and are good teachers. However, schools usually make those decisions based on what the students demand. Generally, students want native speakers. Can you blame them? And can you really blame the schools for catering to those demands? I've seen a lot of unqualified, bad native-speaking teachers, and they shouldn't be hired regardless. Having said that, there is something to be said for being a native speaker. I've worked with Eastern Europeans who spoke good English, but they just didn't have the kind of natural fluency that a native speaker uses that event fluent foreigners don't have unless they have lived in an English speaking country for many years. What upset me was how those Eastern Europeans would lie to their students about where they were from: "I'm from London (with a Czech accent)." I'm sorry these people are frustrated because they want to teach English, so much so that they feel the need to lie to their students, but that is just dishonest. The students are paying a lot of money, and if they are being told that they are being taught by a native speaker, then that is what they should get. I don't see anything wrong with non-native speakers teaching ESL, but their students shouldn't be lied to. Back to top RogerJoined: 19 Jan 2003Posts: 9138 Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2003 12:49 am Post subject: Native speakers and honesty... So some non-native English lie in order to land themselves a job. And, you feel their fluency leaves some wishes unfulfilled. Your points are noted, yet... What does it say about our hirers if they can so easily be bamboozled into accepting us as "Londoners" even if we are from Czech? It simply means that our employers are totally incompetent, and thus unable to find the right person for their well-heeled students! Don't blame that on non-native English teachers! A Czech masquerading as a Londoner at least proves a lot more versatility and cross-cultural knowledge than a monolingual native speaker. He or she is bicultural. Fluency? Man, any Chinese claass will slow you down (hey, teacher, you are speaking TOO FAST!" More politely: "Can you speak m - o - r - e s - l o - w - l - y , pliiii: - ze!" It is true, unfortunately, that in some Asian countries native speakers are desired. This coincides conveniently with the desires of many undereducated native Usanians, kiwis and Aussies whose dream it is to backpack around the world and earn their living costs in the countries to be visited. Many of these teachers-at-large subscribe to the faddish notion that their students only need a conversation partner, so there is, in their humble view, no need for a specific training to become English teacher. The mnyth that English-only teachers are more helpful than local teachers is a myth and one that only the English-speaking world is perpetuating, with the results that we can see anywhere in Asia - certainly no improvement to the English mastery of Asians over the past twenty or so years! So, if a school principal or private operator of a language institute with their educational background (often as teacher) can't tell a Czech from a Canadian, then why should their students be obliged to get a class B 2 product when, in disguise, they get what they want although it is a class A 1 product??? So much I think is certain: A bilingual teacher has more intuition and intellectual finesse than a monolingual one! Back to top AnnJoined: 02 Feb 2003Posts: 45 Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2003 5:29 am Post subject: Quote: So much I think is certain: A bilingual teacher has more intuition and intellectual finesse than a monolingual one! Thanks for your vote, Roger! Seriously, I am all for bilingual teachers because they can understand the problems of language acquisition. Moreover, learning a language is more internalized an experience for them and they can share this with their students helping them to acquire a new set of skills in another language at the same time. (I'm sorry about my sentence construction but its late at night and I just wanted to slip this through). Anyway, whatever happened to ESL/EFL teachers having to learn a foreign language for a degree/certiicate? Back to top scot47Joined: 10 Jan 2003Posts: 15316 Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2003 6:04 am Post subject: Native-speaker EFL teachers The students may say they WANT a native speaker. Why ? What knowledge do they have about second language acquisition ? If I were learning Chinese I would prefer to have someone who knew how to teach it and not an untrained native speaker of Chinese. Back to top J.B. ClamenceJoined: 16 Jan 2003Posts: 25 Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2003 6:44 am Post subject: Re: Native speakers and honesty... Roger wrote: What does it say about our hirers if they can so easily be bamboozled into accepting us as "Londoners" even if we are from Czech? I've never seen hirers bamboozled by this. The bosses at the schools I've worked for knew exactly who they were hiring. If you had read my post, you would have seen that it was the students who were bamboozled. Do you really expect a beginner student to be able to tell the difference? And if they can't, it's their fault? And even if it were the school that was tricked, that's still a problem. So you think that it's ok to lie to your potnetial employer about your qualifications as long as you can get away with it?? Quote: A Czech masquerading as a Londoner at least proves a lot more versatility and cross-cultural knowledge than a monolingual native speaker. He or she is bicultural. Not really. The masqueraders that I saw did it very easily: "Where are you from? -- I'm from London -- What's London like? -- It's rainy." The students didn't have any clue about what a Londoner should be or sound like, so how can they figure out that this Czech has never even been to London? In a group of foreigners who don't know English very well, I could probably get away with masquerading as any one of over several dozen nationalities--not hard to do at all. Just to clarify: I NEVER said that all native speakers are better qualified than non-native teachers. The point of my post was not to say that one group was better than the other. My point was that it is dishonest for a teacher to lie to their students about their qualifications. Maybe you think it is foolish for the students to demand native speaking teachers. Maybe you're right, but it's their money, so it's their decision, isn't it?? Quote: So, if a school principal or private operator of a language institute with their educational background (often as teacher) can't tell a Czech from a Canadian, then why should their students be obliged to get a class B 2 product when, in disguise, they get what they want although it is a class A 1 product??? Because it's their decision what they get, not yours. Even if they want a product which you consider to be inferior, isn't that their choice? So instead of trying to convince them of the superiority of the other product, you think it's acceptable to con them into getting the other one when it's clearly not what they wanted? Quote: So much I think is certain: A bilingual teacher has more intuition and intellectual finesse than a monolingual one! I completely agree. However, I'm not sure what this has to do with the rest of your post because native English speakers can be bilingual just as easily as non-natives. Back to top AlbulbulJoined: 08 Feb 2003Posts: 364 Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2003 8:45 am Post subject: The Product So what you do in the classroom is "a product". Like in Burgerking ? Beg to differ. Education is not about a product in the institution where I teach. Back to top StephenJoined: 02 Feb 2003Posts: 101 Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2003 9:38 am Post subject: Harry Swindells wrote: Both (Poles) are being passed off as native speakers. I wouldn't mind so much if they could actually speak good english but neither of them can. One has CAE and no teaching qualifications. CAE is regarded by many English speaking country based universities as an exam that demonstrates a sufficient level of English for entry to graduate programs, so unless the non-native speaker is dealing with higher level students it should be a sufficient level of English. Harry Swindells wrote: The other has failed FCE twice and has no teaching qualifications. On this person's English level, I quite agree that it is not good enough to teach, as I do that they should have teaching qualifications. Back to top Bindair DundatJoined: 04 Feb 2003Posts: 1123 Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2003 1:36 pm Post subject: non-native teachers It all depends on where you want to work.Last edited by Bindair Dundat on Fri Oct 22, 2004 5:34 pm; edited 1 time in total Back to top RogerJoined: 19 Jan 2003Posts: 9138 Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2003 2:47 pm Post subject: To J.B. Clamence, I can't disagree with your reasoning and I do believe your points were made in good faith. Let me clarify, though, that the situation that I have grown used to here in China is characterised by exactly what I described - principals and colleagues who can't distinguish between any two English variants, and who routinely get lost in conversations with native English speakers, notably from Australia or some southern US state! Students too have the wrong expectation due to conditioning of their minds by the media and by adverts. In fact, some students get brainwashed into saying "I want to learn American English!" or "I want to speak like Bill Clinton!" Let us not take issue with the fact that the USA may or may not be the country where some of them will eventually go to study. English is an instrument, and a neutral version is preferable to any national one. That is my credo, and I don't mind if students pick up the intonation and accent of a Hollywood star. What's at stake here is whether it is realistic for the majority of Chinese to mimick a genuine American style. My second employer 6 years ago printed name-cards for me which claimed I was a "professor" working at my boss' private language institute. Surely, you agree such boasts are not unusual in this business in Asia? This was so ludicrous as "Professor Roger" had to hand-wash his laundry, owned neither a fridge nor an aircon! Yet, my boss even went further, asking me "to learn American English because that is what my customers want..." While I hail from a country where the customer normally is king I don't take this attitude to the extreme of accommodating outlandish whims! Especially Chinese students need a COMPETENT English instructor, not necessarily a face of a given nationality! 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Northampton Town are expected to confirm Wilder as their new manager shortly.
The move this evening ends a confusing 24 hours for United.
After yesterday's 1-0 win over Torquay United, chairman Ian Lenagan said he understood the U's boss had resigned, only for Wilder to release a statement three hours later rejecting the claim.
The pair were in contact today and reached an agreement which paved the way for the 46-year-old to make the move to Sixfields.
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With the final three contestants left on Hell's Kitchen, last night's episode was by far the most emotional. The chefs proved themselves worthy with a stellar dinner service and seamless teamwork. The tables were turned as Ramsay challenged Bonnie, Jen, and Rock to run the pass (translation: shouting out the orders as they come in, one risotto, two wellingtons, etc). For all this and more - including who paid the cheffies a surprise visit -
After last week's double elimination, the final three are tired, overwhelmed, and nervous. Rock apologizes to Jen and they hug out all their differences. The following morning an uncharacteristically cheerful Ramsay (did he seem oddly happy during the entire episode?? Perhaps it's because he knows it's almost over...?) introduces his life long mentor and favorite chef, his mom. Then it's comfort food test time for Bonnie, Rock, and Jen as each randomly choose a classic, all-American dish to recreate. The task is to turn homemade into gourmet. Bonnie selects franks & beans and struggles with the recreation (was that a dumb blonde moment or what when she called frank & beans British???), Jen ends up with fried chicken, and Rock picks spaghetti and meatballs. After the hour of cooking time is up, they are shocked and delighted to see that their mothers will be judging the dishes. The moms don't know whose dish is whose and declare Jen's fried chicken roulade as the winner. She and her mom are taken to a nice little lunch with Ramsay and his mother, while Bonnie and Rock are left to bond and clean the dorms.
Excited and confident, the finalists enter the kitchen the next day ready to face the biggest dinner service of their lives. Ramsay informs that they will each have a chance to control the kitchen as they would in the role of executive chef. During the prep, he calls each finalist over and gives them a little scenario where he is a cook and has messed up. Bonnie yells successfully mimicking Ramsay, Rock lacks true assertiveness, and Jen sounds whiny and annoyingly repeats, "I've been a cook for 15 years," too many times. The service begins on the right foot and food goes out perfectly seasoned and wonderfully cooked.
Ramsay gives the sous chefs permission to screw up the orders by purposely forgetting ingredients or preparing a dish improperly while the finalists have a hand at pretending to be chef. Jen fails the test when she almost sends out crab spaghetti with no crab. She redeems herself when she realizes the risotto is overcooked. Rock notices the monkfish lacks prosciutto but works too slowly. Bonnie incorrectly calls out the dishes at first, but catches her stride after sending back a poorly crisped squab. When the dinner service is over, Ramsay sends the finalists back to the dorms to evaluate their performance. At elimination Bonnie, Jen, and Rock are given a moment to say why they should be in the final two. Ramsay tells Rock he has made it into the last round and sends home Jen. As a reward for making it this far, he grants Bonnie and Rock some time with their families.
Here are my favorite five Ramsay quotes to tide you over until next week's battle between Beauty & the Beast:
- Rock, no cursing please - never ever in front of your mom.
- Roasted lobster finished with shavings of black truffle with aged Parmesan cheese.
- What's more American than a hot dog?
- It separates the difference from a cook and a leader. You run the kitchen or the kitchen runs you.
- That sounded like a drunk country western singer! You're in love with your golden retriever. I just put it in the microwave and blew it up!
As always, before we part, a few things to ponder: what comfort dishes were under the other two domes? Maybe I've watched far too many reality shows, but wasn't it so obviously that their moms would judge?? Do you think it was really the best dinner service ever or was it the editing???


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Kieran McGee, standing with guitar, is a 23-year-old artist from the Upper West Side who made his first album at the age of 14. He is one of many acoustic musicians performing monthly at the Housing Works Used Book Cafe.
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By Aileen Torres
A sense of intimacy is what Alan Light, the curator of Live From Home, originally had in mind for the monthly acoustic music series at Housing Works.
And thats what is happening.
The Live from Home concert that took place on Dec. 17, at Housing Works Used Book Café on Crosby St. demonstrated how the singer-songwriter remains a strong artistic figure, especially in New York City.
Kieran McGee, Laurie & John Stirratt and Rachael Yamagata were the artists that performed that Friday night. Each of them played songs set to such instrumental simplicity that conferred an uncanny strength to their music, which evokes an intimacy derived from personal lyrics that reveal tales of love, loss and sorrow.
All musicians have responded well to the vibe of being close to the audience, said Light, who is also the editor of Tracks, a bimonthly music magazine. Audiences, in turn, have honored such intimacy by settling into moments of collective silence at times during some performances, as Light recounted. The audiences are so fantastic, he said. I am always struck by how rapturous and engaged they get.
Live From Home is billed as an old-school coffeehouse live with a New York City edge. All proceeds from ticket sales go toward financing the programs of Housing Works, Inc., a non-profit organization that provides services such as housing, healthcare and advocacy to homeless people living with HIV and AIDS.
The first show in the series, which runs every third Friday of the month, took place in January 2003. Ryan Adams was the performer that evening. Tickets sold out in 17 minutes, and Adams ended up playing a two-hour show to a full house. Other performers since then have been Lyle Lovett, Rosanne Cash, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Fountains of Wayne, John Mayer and Bright Eyes.
The musicians love playing here, said Light. They love the space, the intimacy, the feel, which genuinely evokes a sense of home, owing to the bookstores classic library setting, with wood paneling and flooring, curved stairways and high ceilings.
The December concert, the last installment of the series for 2004, was sold out, and there was standing room only. The atmosphere was cozy and informal; like a gathering, as opposed to the typical raucous vibe of a rock show. Instead of a mosh pit, members of the audience sat respectfully in chairs, or on the floor surrounding the stage. People also stood along the two stairways curving up to the balcony, where more people stood to watch the show. They had their eyes toward the small stage, a slightly raised platform covered with a Persian rug and bathed in the honey glow of a soft spotlight.
Kieran McGee, a 23-year-old artist from the Upper West Side who made his first album at the age of 14, was the first performer. His lanky figure was framed loosely by a brown sweater with a stripe across the chest and jeans. A black skull cap with a short brim cast a slight shadow over his face. Bearing a guitar and harmonica, he played songs from his new album, Anonymous, flanked by a rhythm guitarist, backup singer and piano player. Echoes of Bob Dylan, Woodie Guthrie and Neil Young could be heard as he performed tracks about the complications of desire and love and the fragility of relationships. I really enjoyed the energy he had, said Tom Southwick, 59, of New Jersey.
Performing next were Laurie and John Stirratt, a country-folk duo and twins who happen to get along incredibly well each other, as was evident on stage that night. They both started playing guitar at the age of 15 and were in a band called the Hilltops in the late 80s to early 90s. Afterwards, they went their separate ways, with Laurie going on to be a part of Blue Mountain and John going on to be the bassist for Uncle Tupelo and, later on, Wilco.
During Friday nights show, they played songs from their newly released album, Arabella, which marks the first time theyve recorded together in 14 years.
Officially reuniting with his sister musically was really natural, said John. We come from the same direction musically, and we have a mutual respect for each other.
Its great playing with John, said Laurie. We get along great. Its really symbiotic.
As for performing at Housing Works, Its really nice to play in this space, said Laurie. Its a great acoustic venue. A nice change from playing in loud bars and clubs.
Rachael Yamagata shifted the mood of the evening towards a greater emotional intensity with a performance that was full of her characteristic humor and ranting about past failed relationships. She harbors no restrictions about baring her fragile emotions in her music and on stage, and her acerbic jokes, aimed at herself and certain various ex-boyfriendsincluding the most recent one, who got it in his head to go back to Brazil and reunite with his ex-girlfriendmake her a very charismatic performer. They wont mistake me for Norah Jones, thats for sure, she quipped at one point during her set.
Yamagata played songs from her new album, Happenstance, strumming hard on her guitar and banging on her keyboard while contorting her face with expressions of anguish, anger, frustration, and sadness. Shes not afraid to put it all out there, said Jessica Vita, 24, of Brooklyn. She really works that piano. A vulnerable girl, indeed, with enough courage to look at herself and be able to make light of her own seriousness.
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